· Demonstrate the use of proper Internet and academic research, in addition to social media resources to research existing literature and solutions related to the project goal and objectives.
· Identify and interview subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify existing solutions and findings related to the project goal and objectives.
· Catalog the research findings for placement in a document Appendix.
· Summarize the research findings and indicate a conclusion related to the project goals and objectives for major areas of research
Conferences Record: 1 Mobile, Hybrid, and On-Line Learning, 2010. ELML '10. Second International Conference on Issue Date: 10-16 Feb. 2010 On page(s): 53 - 59 Location: Saint Maarten Print ISBN: 978-1-4244-5718-2 INSPEC Accession Number: 11179986 Digital Object Identifier: 10.1109/eLmL.2010.27 Date of Current Version: 15 March 2010 http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/login.jsp?url=http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/iel5/5429946/5429980/05430011.pdf%3Farnumber%3D5430011&authDecision=-203 Sharing Educational Knowledge and Best Practices in Edu-sharing Bernd J. Kr?mer , Michael Klebl , Annett Zobel | 2010 Second International Conference on Mobile, Hybrid, and On-Line Learning | 2010-02 | 53-59 | Description: Currently we see a plethora of learning object repositories that address the need to share learning content with peers within and across educational institutions. We also observe a growing interest in standards and tool functionality to model didactic scenarios describing the social, spacial and temporal configuration of learning arrangements. These scenarios also specify physical resources, software tools as well as communication and cooperation services used thereby. For didactic scenarios, however, possibilities for sharing, reuse and adaptation are currently limited to communities relying on the official standard IMS Learning Design and tools that conform to it and to communities using the same learning activity management tool, e.g., LAMS. The particular contribution of our research is an extensible e-learning environment, edu-sharing, that supports sharing and reuse both of content and didactic scenarios across heterogeneous learning and authoring environments. We illustrate these capabilities through a case study in course design based on a method including the steps: finding, reusing, and adapting predefined didactic scenario templates. These templates representing mature learning arrangements found in literature or best practice experiences contributed by experts. The alignment of learning content with externalized knowledge about educational processes reduces the dominance of content in technology-enhanced learning and emphasizes didactic and social aspects of teaching and learning. Abstract Record: 2 practice news. Accounting Today | 2009-09-2123:14, | 32(2) | ISSN: 10445714 | FINANCE; ONLINE social networks; SOCIAL networks; ENTRY-level employees; EMPLOYEES; GRANT Thornton LLP | Description: Publication Type : Trade Publication Language : English AN : 44454127 Abstract :This section offers finance news briefs in 2009. The course "Leveraging Linkedln: Tips to Better Utilize Social Networking Tools" will be offered by Plante & Moran during its orientation for its entry-level employees to teach basic business development skills. Grant Thornton has collected 85,000 cans of food and monetary donation for local food pantries in the U.S. in August 2009. Becker Professional Review has revealed its new brand identity, Becker Professional Education.
Record: 4 Leaner e-Learning. Morrison, Mike | Training | 2008-0145:1, | 16(3) | ISSN: 00955892 | UNIVERSITIES & colleges; COMPUTER-assisted instruction; EMPLOYEES -- Training of; TOYOTA Motor Sales USA Inc.; INTERNET in education | Description: Publication Type : Periodical Language : English AN : 31202294 Abstract :The article reports that the University of Toyota applies its parent company's lean approach to developing e-learning courses, utilizing a single set of development standards, benchmarks, and best practices. The University of Toyota (UOT), a division of Toyota Motor Sales, was established in 1999 to develop training for its 8,500 employees and 104,000 dealership associates. http://www.trainingmag.com/
Record: 5 In 2009, BEST Award-winning organizations had an average of 47.0 hours of learning content for each employee, a 15.9 percent increase from 2008. T+D | 2010-1064:10, | 72(12) | ISSN: 15357740 | CORPORATIONS -- Ratings & rankings; AMERICAN Society for Training & Development; ORGANIZATIONAL learning; UNITED Overseas Bank Ltd.; SUZION Energy Ltd.; NOVO Nordisk Inc.; CARIDIANBCT Inc.; BARILLA America Inc. | Description: Publication Type : Periodical Language : English AN : 54314026 Abstract :The article profiles several of the 31 companies that were among those ranked by the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) organization as 2010's Very Best Learning Organizations. The companies are American Modern Insurance Group, AnMed Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield North of North Carolina, CaridianBCT, Barilla America Inc., Grant Thornton LLP (US), Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, ICICI Bank, ESL Federal Credit Union, Global Bilgi Pazarlama, IBM, NIIT Technologies Limited, United Overseas Bank Limited, Ryan Inc., Suzion Energy Ltd., University Health System, Tata Consultancy Services Inc., Novo Nordisk Inc., Weichert Co., Wipro Technologies, and Wyndham Exchange & Rentals. http://www.astd.org/TD/Archives/2010/Oct/Free/1010_Salute_To_The.htm
Government
Record: 3 Going Global Career & Employment Resource Guide for United States. United States Career Guide | 2009 | 1(112) | JOB hunting -- United States; EMPLOYMENT in foreign countries; JOB fairs; EMPLOYMENT agencies -- United States; EMPLOYEES -- Recruiting -- United States; INTERNSHIP programs; EMPLOYMENT interviewing; UNITED States | Description: Publication Type : Country Report Language : English AN : 47693493 Abstract :Each Going Global country career guide contains country-specific information to help new graduates, entry, and professional-level jobseekers establish an international career or find a job at home and abroad. Guides include: online job sites, job fairs, staffing agencies, recruiters, government-sponsored employment offices, internship programs, visa and work permit information, professional associations, business organizations, social networking groups, resume-writing, and interviewing techniques. The guide also provides insights for easing relocation to another country, including cost of living, employment trends in the host country, and cultural advice. http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/
Record 8 Title: The perfect online course : best practices for designing and teaching Author: Orellana, Anymir.; Hudgins, Terry L. Journal: Charlotte, N.C. : IAP, Information Age Pub., Publication Date: 2009 Abstract: ; Document: English : Book Internet Resource http://www.infoagepub.com/assets/files/catalogs/2010_iap_ed_catalog.pdf
Record: 9
Increasing student interaction in online courses at Old Dominion University Ulmer, Loreta H. | 2007 | Description: ; Document: English : Book Internet Resource http://clt.odu.edu/AnnualReport2007.pdf
Dissertation
Record: 10 Factors that contribute to the effectiveness of online learning technology at Oregon State University / Filimban, Ghadeer Zainuddin. | 2008 | Description: ; Document: English : Book : Thesis/dissertation/manuscript Archival Material Internet Resource With the rapid development of technology, online learning is increasing significantly and becoming a popular method of education for many universities and colleges around the world. Because of computers and the internet, most online learning today is interactive, and sometimes more interactive than the traditional classroom. Students can interact on equal ground, regardless of their race, gender, and appearance. Even without face-to-face teaching, it is now possible for rapid communication to take place between the teacher and the students using a variety of technological tools to enhance learning, such as conferencing tools, electronic mail, internet mailing lists, and newsgroups. Online education gives students a high level of responsibility for their learning. However, there are many issues that affect their successful completion of online courses. Some of these issues include work overload, lack of technological skills, and feelings of isolation. In addition, course design for effective online learning needs to be modified to fit the online format. Since there is no direct teacher-student contact, course expectations and outcomes must be clearly defined, and timely feedback must be provided. Well-trained online teachers often encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and the discussion of alternative points of view through a variety of available technologies. Because critical pedagogy emphasizes these elements, the researcher further investigated the theory of critical pedagogy as it applies to successful, webbased learning. Critical pedagogy theory emphasizes human factors and addresses many important educational issues, such as diversity, equality, gender, student empowerment, and positive student-teacher interactions. Therefore, the focus of this study was to determine effective factors of online learning, based on the theory of critical pedagogy and best practices for traditional and online teaching. From the literature review, seven criteria were established, including Instructional Design and Delivery, Student Learning Outcomes, Assessments, Student Empowerment, Social Presence, Critical Thinking Skills, and Alignment. Utilizing mixed evaluation methodology, these criteria of effectiveness were used to evaluate online courses at Oregon State University, College of Liberal Arts. In addition, this study examined whether students and teachers differ in their perceptions of online learning and whether or not significant relationships exist between these criteria. Finally, based on an analysis of the study results, the researcher explored elements of an effective online course derived from instructor perspectives, student perspectives, and researcher observations.
Title
Factors that contribute to the effectiveness of online learning technology at Oregon State University
http://books.google.com/books?id=SxCESMlVjk0C&printsec=frontcover&dq=Conquering+the+Content:+A+Step-by-Step+Guide+to+Online+Course+Design+(Jossey-Bass+Guides+to+Online+Teaching+and+Learning)&hl=en&ei=-VoRTaftGIT58Aah_Ij8DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=book-thumbnail&resnum=1&ved=0CC4Q6wEwAA#v=onepage&q=Conquering%20the%20Content%3A%20A%20Step-by-Step%20Guide%20to%20Online%20Course%20Design%20(Jossey-Bass%20Guides%20to%20Online%20Teaching%20and%20Learning)&f=false Smith, Robin M., 1962- | San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, | 2008 | Description: ; Document: English : Internet Resource Computer File http://www.amazon.com/Conquering-Content-Step-Step-Jossey-Bass/dp/0787994421 Product Description As the sixth volume of the Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning series, Conquering the Content provides a highly-practical blue-print for course development and content presentation for web-based courses. While providing guidance for incorporating learning theory into online courses, this book primarily furnishes online instructors with the practical templates, learning guides, and sample files to construct and manage their course content. Unlike other books about online instruction that cover theories of teaching and learning, instructional design, or even graphic design this book gives the "how to" of preparing an online course by focusing on content. The much needed step-by-step guidance in this book will result in fully formed courses where high-quality content is the central feature.From the Back Cover Conquering the Content is a practical resource for faculty who tackle overwhelming amounts of course content that must be tailored for Web-based learning. This important guide offers step-by-step instructions for creating online learning experiences that are manageable, effective, and of the highest quality.Written by Robin M. Smith, an expert on online learning, Conquering the Content provides guidance for incorporating learning theory into practical online courses. Designed for online instructors at all levels of experience, the book is filled with the templates, learning guides, and sample files that can be easily applied to construct and manage course content. Comprehensive in scope, Conquering the Content helps instructors
Identify learning outcomes
Create an easily updateable course
Address assessment issues and challenges
Develop a well-designed learning guide
Design courses that are "information transfer"-based
Avoid common pitfalls
Focus on issues of navigation
The ideas and methods contained in this resource have been successfully applied in a wide variety of disciplines from institutions across the United States.
Conquering the Content is the fifth book in the Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning series, which offers concrete and practical resources to help higher education practitioners meet the challenges of the online learning environment.
Title: Handbook of research on practices and outcomes in e-learning : issues and trends Author: Yang, Harrison Hao,; Yuen, Steve Chi-Yin, Journal: Hershey, PA : Information Science Reference, Publication Date: 2010 Abstract: ; Document: English : Book "This book includes a selection of world-class chapters addressing current research, case studies, best practices, pedagogical approaches and strategies, related resources and projects related to e-learing"--Provided by publisher.
Cover Art
Call Number: LB1044.87 .H47 2010
ISBN: 0203864263 A Guide to Authentic e-learning provides the tools to apply authentic e-learning principles across a range of disciplines, with practical guidance on design, development, implementation and evaluation.http://books.google.com/books?id=-WrOLXEcJeYC&dq=0203864263&ei=MzwRTcP7CJToULrIpJMN
Taylor & Francis, 2009 - Education - 213 pagesJan Herrington, Thomas C. Reeves, Ron Oliver Part of the groundbreaking Connecting with e-Learning series, A Guide to Authentic e-Learning provides effective, working examples to engage learners with authentic tasks in online settings. As technology continues to open up possibilities for innovative and effective teaching and learning opportunities, students and teachers are no longer content to accept familiar classroom or lecture-based pedagogies that rely on information delivery and little else. Situated and constructivist theories advocate that learning is best achieved in circumstances resembling the real-life application of knowledge. While there are multiple learning design models that share similar foundations, authentic e-learning tasks go beyond process to become complex, sustained activities that draw on realistic situations to produce realistic outcomes.A Guide to Authentic e-Learning:develops the conceptual framework for authentic learning tasks in online environmentsprovides practical guidance on design, implementation, and evaluation of authentic e-learning tasksincludes case studies and examples of outcomes of using authentic e-learning tasksWritten for teaching professionals in Higher Education who teach online, A Guide to Authentic e-Learning offers concrete guidelines and examples for developing and implementing authentic e-learning tasks in ways that challenge students to maximize their learning. This essential book provides effective, working examples to engages learners with authentic tasks in online learning settings.
The book develops an approach which draws together social and cultural approaches to literacies, learning and technologies, illustrating these in practice through the exploration of case studies. It is key reading for educational developers who are concerned with the promises offered, but rarely delivered, with each new iteration of learning with technologies. It will also be of interest to literacies researchers and to HE policy makers and managers who wish to understand the contexts of e-learning.
"This book provides readers with the knowledge and the skills needed to exercise leadership in career and technical education at several levels and in many roles"--Provided by publisher.
With the rapid proliferation of distance learning, schools confront the difficult problem of choosing and managing an appropriate technological environment that fits their budget, technical resources, curriculum, pedagogy, and profile of the student body.
"This book gives a general coverage of learning management systems followed by a comparative analysis of the particular LMS products, review of technologies supporting different aspect of educational process, and, the best practices and methodologies for LMS-supported course delivery"--Provided by publisher.
How can online learning be used to enhance the student experience? ..This book provides the first critical evaluation of theory and practice in online learning and teaching in higher education.
=Teaching the Net Generation: = Reflections on the Practice of Blended Learning in First-year Post-secondary Education
Explores the needs of first year students through the evidence gathered of their community and team building and online learning activities, as well as their use of online game-based assessment.
Educators in post-secondary education recognize the value of creating a learning environment that is relevant to the times we live in. As an instructor in a first year university course, I wanted to explore some specific elements in course development and delivery that would be beneficial in creating a meaningful learning environment for students of the Net Generation. The purpose of this study is to explore the needs of first year students through the evidence gathered of their community and team building and online learning activities, as well as their use of online game-based assessment. By examining and reflecting on the pedagogy, learning activities and the elements that have shaped the experience of students in a first year course, I look at some alternative teaching methods that can be used to more interactively engage and motivate students in their university studies.
Video
Record: 15 Harnessing the power of blogs O'Brien, Catherine,; Brady, Holly. | Mill Valley, CA : Kantola Productions, | 2009 | Description: ; Document: English : Visual Material : Videorecording : DVD video
Record 16 Title: Strategies from the front-line best practices from hybrid instructors Author: Hartman, Henry.; Brown, Lisa., and others Journal: [Dallas, Tex.] : Starlink, Publication Date: 2008 Abstract: ; Document: English : Visual Material : Videorecording : Partial animation : Videodisc
Blogs
The Rapid eLearning Blog
Tom Kuhlmann was a customer of ours who made a name for himself in the Articulate Community Forums with his creative tips and tricks about Articulate products, and his unique ability to understand how to build original elearning courses that engage the learner and simultaneously meet business objectives. Now he blogs regularly at The Rapid eLearning Blog, which has nearly 10,000 subscribers, making it the most read blog in the elearning industry. (Added to list September 20, 2007.)
Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie
With roots in the good ol’ fashion email newsletter dating back to 1997 (which you can still get), this blog from the longtime industry icon examines elearning and learning theory with a focus on larger corporations.
Internet Time Blog
Well-known lately in the industry for his theories on informal learning, this is Jay Cross’ original blog, where he explores all facets of learning and technology.
Dave Mozealous
Sure, he’s my colleague, but he’s good and really knows what he’s talking about — especially when it comes to .SWF, .FLV, Captivate, and LMS/SCORM/AICC issues — so he makes the list.
elearningpost
Short and sweet. Almost daily headlines.
Breakthrough eLearning
Co-founder and Director of Education for eLearn Campus, Rick Nigol’s blog explores issues such as implementing a successful elearning program in your organization, andidentifying traits of a “business problem that lends itself to eLearning” vs. traditional classroom training.
Robin Good’s MasterViews International
From the online media expert himself, this blog is focused on PowerPoint and presentation skills. (Robin once called Articulate Presenter “the Ferrari of rich-media Web presentation tools.”)
Mobilemind
Tom King’s blog focuses on industry news and standards. He’s chair of the AICC Communications Subcommittee and is also involved with SCORM specifications.
Indezine PowerPoint Blog
Not elearning, per se, but if your learning program is driven by PowerPoint-based content (what a concept, right?), then you’ll surely find these near-daily tips and tricks on all things PowerPoint useful.
Learning Circuits Blog
This blog comes from ASTD and also features commentary by Tony Karrer, including this recent post on The Innovator’s Dilemma of Learning, which will have you reexaming how you’re looking at your learning development projects.
E-Learning Queen
Susan Smith Nash’s in-depth blog posts even include references to external sources — online and print.
Stephen’s Web
More than a blog, this site has a very active community that’s focused on all things elearning, including an extensive discussion of the Blackboard patent that’s rippled through our industry.
Research Existing Literature and Solutions
Learning Objectives:
· Demonstrate the use of proper Internet and academic research, in addition to social media resources to research existing literature and solutions related to the project goal and objectives.· Identify and interview subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify existing solutions and findings related to the project goal and objectives.
· Catalog the research findings for placement in a document Appendix.
· Summarize the research findings and indicate a conclusion related to the project goals and objectives for major areas of research
Learning Activities:
· Catalog search results from the Internethttp://www.aims.edu/academics/catalog/business.pdf
· Catalog academic literature search results
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Conferences
Record: 1
Mobile, Hybrid, and On-Line Learning, 2010. ELML '10. Second International Conference on
Issue Date: 10-16 Feb. 2010
On page(s): 53 - 59
Location: Saint Maarten
Print ISBN: 978-1-4244-5718-2
INSPEC Accession Number: 11179986
Digital Object Identifier: 10.1109/eLmL.2010.27
Date of Current Version: 15 March 2010
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Sharing Educational Knowledge and Best Practices in Edu-sharing
Bernd J. Kr?mer , Michael Klebl , Annett Zobel | 2010 Second International Conference on Mobile, Hybrid, and On-Line Learning | 2010-02 | 53-59 | Description: Currently we see a plethora of learning object repositories that address the need to share learning content with peers within and across educational institutions. We also observe a growing interest in standards and tool functionality to model didactic scenarios describing the social, spacial and temporal configuration of learning arrangements. These scenarios also specify physical resources, software tools as well as communication and cooperation services used thereby. For didactic scenarios, however, possibilities for sharing, reuse and adaptation are currently limited to communities relying on the official standard IMS Learning Design and tools that conform to it and to communities using the same learning activity management tool, e.g., LAMS. The particular contribution of our research is an extensible e-learning environment, edu-sharing, that supports sharing and reuse both of content and didactic scenarios across heterogeneous learning and authoring environments. We illustrate these capabilities through a case study in course design based on a method including the steps: finding, reusing, and adapting predefined didactic scenario templates. These templates representing mature learning arrangements found in literature or best practice experiences contributed by experts. The alignment of learning content with externalized knowledge about educational processes reduces the dominance of content in technology-enhanced learning and emphasizes didactic and social aspects of teaching and learning.
Abstract
Record: 2
practice news.
Accounting Today | 2009-09-2123:14, | 32(2) | ISSN: 10445714 | FINANCE; ONLINE social networks; SOCIAL networks; ENTRY-level employees; EMPLOYEES; GRANT Thornton LLP | Description: Publication Type : Trade Publication Language : English AN : 44454127 Abstract :This section offers finance news briefs in 2009. The course "Leveraging Linkedln: Tips to Better Utilize Social Networking Tools" will be offered by Plante & Moran during its orientation for its entry-level employees to teach basic business development skills. Grant Thornton has collected 85,000 cans of food and monetary donation for local food pantries in the U.S. in August 2009. Becker Professional Review has revealed its new brand identity, Becker Professional Education.
Record: 4
Leaner e-Learning.
Morrison, Mike | Training | 2008-0145:1, | 16(3) | ISSN: 00955892 | UNIVERSITIES & colleges; COMPUTER-assisted instruction; EMPLOYEES -- Training of; TOYOTA Motor Sales USA Inc.; INTERNET in education | Description: Publication Type : Periodical Language : English AN : 31202294 Abstract :The article reports that the University of Toyota applies its parent company's lean approach to developing e-learning courses, utilizing a single set of development standards, benchmarks, and best practices. The University of Toyota (UOT), a division of Toyota Motor Sales, was established in 1999 to develop training for its 8,500 employees and 104,000 dealership associates.
http://www.trainingmag.com/
Record: 5
In 2009, BEST Award-winning organizations had an average of 47.0 hours of learning content for each employee, a 15.9 percent increase from 2008.
T+D | 2010-1064:10, | 72(12) | ISSN: 15357740 | CORPORATIONS -- Ratings & rankings; AMERICAN Society for Training & Development; ORGANIZATIONAL learning; UNITED Overseas Bank Ltd.; SUZION Energy Ltd.; NOVO Nordisk Inc.; CARIDIANBCT Inc.; BARILLA America Inc. | Description: Publication Type : Periodical Language : English AN : 54314026 Abstract :The article profiles several of the 31 companies that were among those ranked by the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) organization as 2010's Very Best Learning Organizations. The companies are American Modern Insurance Group, AnMed Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield North of North Carolina, CaridianBCT, Barilla America Inc., Grant Thornton LLP (US), Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, ICICI Bank, ESL Federal Credit Union, Global Bilgi Pazarlama, IBM, NIIT Technologies Limited, United Overseas Bank Limited, Ryan Inc., Suzion Energy Ltd., University Health System, Tata Consultancy Services Inc., Novo Nordisk Inc., Weichert Co., Wipro Technologies, and Wyndham Exchange & Rentals.
http://www.astd.org/TD/Archives/2010/Oct/Free/1010_Salute_To_The.htm
Government
Record: 3
Going Global Career & Employment Resource Guide for United States.
United States Career Guide | 2009 | 1(112) | JOB hunting -- United States; EMPLOYMENT in foreign countries; JOB fairs; EMPLOYMENT agencies -- United States; EMPLOYEES -- Recruiting -- United States; INTERNSHIP programs; EMPLOYMENT interviewing; UNITED States | Description: Publication Type : Country Report Language : English AN : 47693493 Abstract :Each Going Global country career guide contains country-specific information to help new graduates, entry, and professional-level jobseekers establish an international career or find a job at home and abroad. Guides include: online job sites, job fairs, staffing agencies, recruiters, government-sponsored employment offices, internship programs, visa and work permit information, professional associations, business organizations, social networking groups, resume-writing, and interviewing techniques. The guide also provides insights for easing relocation to another country, including cost of living, employment trends in the host country, and cultural advice.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/
Internet Resource Computer File
Record: 6
Record: 7
Computer-supported collaborative learning best practices and principles for instructors
Lassiter, Andrea L. R.; Orvis, Kara L. | Hershey, Pa. : Information Science Publishing, | 2007 | Description: ; Document: English : Internet Resource Computer File
http://kutuphane.ankara.edu.tr/Computer-supported%20Collaborative%20Learning%20Best%20Practices%20and%20Principles%20for%20Instructors.pdf
Record 8
Title: The perfect online course : best practices for designing and teaching
Author: Orellana, Anymir.; Hudgins, Terry L.
Journal: Charlotte, N.C. : IAP, Information Age Pub.,
Publication Date: 2009
Abstract: ; Document: English : Book Internet Resource
http://www.infoagepub.com/assets/files/catalogs/2010_iap_ed_catalog.pdf
Record: 9
Increasing student interaction in online courses at Old Dominion University
Ulmer, Loreta H. | 2007 | Description: ; Document: English : Book Internet Resource
http://clt.odu.edu/AnnualReport2007.pdf
Dissertation
Record: 10
Factors that contribute to the effectiveness of online learning technology at Oregon State University /
Filimban, Ghadeer Zainuddin. | 2008 | Description: ; Document: English : Book : Thesis/dissertation/manuscript Archival Material Internet Resource
With the rapid development of technology, online learning is increasing significantly and becoming a popular method of education for many universities and colleges around the world. Because of computers and the internet, most online learning today is interactive, and sometimes more interactive than the traditional classroom. Students can interact on equal ground, regardless of their race, gender, and appearance. Even without face-to-face teaching, it is now possible for rapid communication to take place between the teacher and the students using a variety of technological tools to enhance learning, such as conferencing tools, electronic mail, internet mailing lists, and newsgroups. Online education gives students a high level of responsibility for their learning. However, there are many issues that affect their successful completion of online courses. Some of these issues include work overload, lack of technological skills, and feelings of isolation. In addition, course design for effective online learning needs to be modified to fit the online format. Since there is no direct teacher-student contact, course expectations and outcomes must be clearly defined, and timely feedback must be provided. Well-trained online teachers often encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and the discussion of alternative points of view through a variety of available technologies. Because critical pedagogy emphasizes these elements, the researcher further investigated the theory of critical pedagogy as it applies to successful, webbased learning. Critical pedagogy theory emphasizes human factors and addresses many important educational issues, such as diversity, equality, gender, student empowerment, and positive student-teacher interactions. Therefore, the focus of this study was to determine effective factors of online learning, based on the theory of critical pedagogy and best practices for traditional and online teaching. From the literature review, seven criteria were established, including Instructional Design and Delivery, Student Learning Outcomes, Assessments, Student Empowerment, Social Presence, Critical Thinking Skills, and Alignment. Utilizing mixed evaluation methodology, these criteria of effectiveness were used to evaluate online courses at Oregon State University, College of Liberal Arts. In addition, this study examined whether students and teachers differ in their perceptions of online learning and whether or not significant relationships exist between these criteria. Finally, based on an analysis of the study results, the researcher explored elements of an effective online course derived from instructor perspectives, student perspectives, and researcher observations.
Books
Record: 11
Conquering the content a step-by-step guide to online course design
- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (April 11, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0787994421
- ISBN-13: 978-0787994426
http://books.google.com/books?id=SxCESMlVjk0C&printsec=frontcover&dq=Conquering+the+Content:+A+Step-by-Step+Guide+to+Online+Course+Design+(Jossey-Bass+Guides+to+Online+Teaching+and+Learning)&hl=en&ei=-VoRTaftGIT58Aah_Ij8DQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=book-thumbnail&resnum=1&ved=0CC4Q6wEwAA#v=onepage&q=Conquering%20the%20Content%3A%20A%20Step-by-Step%20Guide%20to%20Online%20Course%20Design%20(Jossey-Bass%20Guides%20to%20Online%20Teaching%20and%20Learning)&f=falseSmith, Robin M., 1962- | San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, | 2008 | Description: ; Document: English : Internet Resource Computer File
http://www.amazon.com/Conquering-Content-Step-Step-Jossey-Bass/dp/0787994421
Product Description As the sixth volume of the Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning series, Conquering the Content provides a highly-practical blue-print for course development and content presentation for web-based courses. While providing guidance for incorporating learning theory into online courses, this book primarily furnishes online instructors with the practical templates, learning guides, and sample files to construct and manage their course content.
Unlike other books about online instruction that cover theories of teaching and learning, instructional design, or even graphic design this book gives the "how to" of preparing an online course by focusing on content. The much needed step-by-step guidance in this book will result in fully formed courses where high-quality content is the central feature.From the Back Cover Conquering the Content is a practical resource for faculty who tackle overwhelming amounts of course content that must be tailored for Web-based learning. This important guide offers step-by-step instructions for creating online learning experiences that are manageable, effective, and of the highest quality.Written by Robin M. Smith, an expert on online learning, Conquering the Content provides guidance for incorporating learning theory into practical online courses. Designed for online instructors at all levels of experience, the book is filled with the templates, learning guides, and sample files that can be easily applied to construct and manage course content. Comprehensive in scope, Conquering the Content helps instructors
- Identify learning outcomes
- Create an easily updateable course
- Address assessment issues and challenges
- Develop a well-designed learning guide
- Design courses that are "information transfer"-based
- Avoid common pitfalls
- Focus on issues of navigation
The ideas and methods contained in this resource have been successfully applied in a wide variety of disciplines from institutions across the United States.Conquering the Content is the fifth book in the Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning series, which offers concrete and practical resources to help higher education practitioners meet the challenges of the online learning environment.
Record 12
Title: Handbook of online learning
Author: Rudestam, Kjell Erik.; Schoenholtz-Read, Judith.
Journal: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE Publications,
Publication Date: 2010
Abstract: ; Document: English : Book
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Record 13
Author: Zheng, Robert.; Ferris, Sharmila Pixy.
Journal: Hershey, PA : Information Science Reference,
Publication Date: 2008
Abstract: ; Document: English : Book Computer File Internet Resource
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Online learning has become an integral factor in higher education--both in distance learning and as an adjunct to the traditional classroom. This book focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of online learning by introducing a variety of online instructional models and best practices that help educators and professional trainers to better understand the dynamics of online learning"--Provided by publisher.
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Title: Handbook of research on practices and outcomes in e-learning : issues and trends
Author: Yang, Harrison Hao,; Yuen, Steve Chi-Yin,
Journal: Hershey, PA : Information Science Reference,
Publication Date: 2010
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"This book includes a selection of world-class chapters addressing current research, case studies, best practices, pedagogical approaches and strategies, related resources and projects related to e-learing"--Provided by publisher.
Call Number: LB1044.87 .H47 2010
ISBN: 0203864263
A Guide to Authentic e-learning provides the tools to apply authentic e-learning principles across a range of disciplines, with practical guidance on design, development, implementation and evaluation.http://books.google.com/books?id=-WrOLXEcJeYC&dq=0203864263&ei=MzwRTcP7CJToULrIpJMN
Taylor & Francis, 2009 - Education - 213 pagesJan Herrington, Thomas C. Reeves, Ron Oliver
Part of the groundbreaking Connecting with e-Learning series, A Guide to Authentic e-Learning provides effective, working examples to engage learners with authentic tasks in online settings. As technology continues to open up possibilities for innovative and effective teaching and learning opportunities, students and teachers are no longer content to accept familiar classroom or lecture-based pedagogies that rely on information delivery and little else. Situated and constructivist theories advocate that learning is best achieved in circumstances resembling the real-life application of knowledge. While there are multiple learning design models that share similar foundations, authentic e-learning tasks go beyond process to become complex, sustained activities that draw on realistic situations to produce realistic outcomes.A Guide to Authentic e-Learning:develops the conceptual framework for authentic learning tasks in online environmentsprovides practical guidance on design, implementation, and evaluation of authentic e-learning tasksincludes case studies and examples of outcomes of using authentic e-learning tasksWritten for teaching professionals in Higher Education who teach online, A Guide to Authentic e-Learning offers concrete guidelines and examples for developing and implementing authentic e-learning tasks in ways that challenge students to maximize their learning. This essential book provides effective, working examples to engages learners with authentic tasks in online learning settings.
Call Number: LB1044.87 .A38 2010
ISBN: 1605669407 "This book focuses on the study and application of human computer interaction principles in the design of online education"--Provided by publisherhttp://books.google.com/books?id=KnhHhgeJfxoC&q=1605669407&dq=1605669407&hl=en&ei=fz0RTcm5JYG78gavnrzYDQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCMQ6AEwAA
The 15 chapters discuss the transition from teaching to learning in contemporary education in the context of ICT and the Web, and explore the role of multimedia and virtual reality.
Call Number: LB2395.7 .G66 2007eb
ISBN: 0335220878
Challenging e-learning in the University takes a new approach to the growing field of e-learning in higher education. In it, the authors argue that in order to develop e-learning in the university we need to understand the texts and practices that are involved in learning and teaching using online and web-based technologies.
The book develops an approach which draws together social and cultural approaches to literacies, learning and technologies, illustrating these in practice through the exploration of case studies.
It is key reading for educational developers who are concerned with the promises offered, but rarely delivered, with each new iteration of learning with technologies. It will also be of interest to literacies researchers and to HE policy makers and managers who wish to understand the contexts of e-learning.
Call Number: LC5803.C65 C64182 2010
ISBN: 9781605667294
Collective Intelligence and E-Learning 2.0: Implications of Web-Based Communities and Networking provides a useful and valuable reference to the latest advancements in the area of educational technology and e-learning.
Call Number: LC1037 .H36 2009
ISBN: 9781605667393
Useful for academicians, practitioners, and researchers, this two-volume set collects international insights into the use of technology in adult and vocational instruction, with 60 contributions by professors, program directors, department chairs, journal editors, and other experts in career and technical education.
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IGI Global snippet, 2010 - Science - 462 pagesCall Number: LB2395.7 .L43 2010
ISBN: 9781615208531
Call Number: LB2395.7 .B33 2007eb
ISBN: 9780335218295
This book provides the first comprehensive, critical evaluation of theory and practice in online learning and teaching in higher education.
Call Number: LB1027.23 .P74 2010
ISBN: 1412975417
Prensky, an international speaker, writer, consultant, education and learning futurist, and founder of educational companies, details approaches for teachers and school leaders to make learning relevant for today's technologically-intelligent students.
Call Number: LB2395.7 .S78 2008
ISBN: 3639011783
Reflections on the Practice of Blended Learning in First-year Post-secondary Education
Educators in post-secondary education recognize the value of creating a learning environment that is relevant to the times we live in. As an instructor in a first year university course, I wanted to explore some specific elements in course development and delivery that would be beneficial in creating a meaningful learning environment for students of the Net Generation. The purpose of this study is to explore the needs of first year students through the evidence gathered of their community and team building and online learning activities, as well as their use of online game-based assessment. By examining and reflecting on the pedagogy, learning activities and the elements that have shaped the experience of students in a first year course, I look at some alternative teaching methods that can be used to more interactively engage and motivate students in their university studies.
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Harnessing the power of blogs
O'Brien, Catherine,; Brady, Holly. | Mill Valley, CA : Kantola Productions, | 2009 | Description: ; Document: English : Visual Material : Videorecording : DVD video
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Title: Strategies from the front-line best practices from hybrid instructors
Author: Hartman, Henry.; Brown, Lisa., and others
Journal: [Dallas, Tex.] : Starlink,
Publication Date: 2008
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Blogs
Tom Kuhlmann was a customer of ours who made a name for himself in the Articulate Community Forums with his creative tips and tricks about Articulate products, and his unique ability to understand how to build original elearning courses that engage the learner and simultaneously meet business objectives. Now he blogs regularly at The Rapid eLearning Blog, which has nearly 10,000 subscribers, making it the most read blog in the elearning industry. (Added to list September 20, 2007.)
Be sure to see his First Time Visitor Guide, which highlights some of Tony’s previous posts on topics ranging from Elearning 2.0 to informal learning to Learning Management Systems. (And he even quoted one of my blog posts back in June.)
A blog about “conversations at the intersection of learning, work & technology.” Take a look at his recent entry on the system he uses for Personal Knowledge Management in a Web 2.0 world (as inspired by Tony’s post on Personal Learning for Learning Professionals).
With roots in the good ol’ fashion email newsletter dating back to 1997 (which you can still get), this blog from the longtime industry icon examines elearning and learning theory with a focus on larger corporations.
Well-known lately in the industry for his theories on informal learning, this is Jay Cross’ original blog, where he explores all facets of learning and technology.
Sure, he’s my colleague, but he’s good and really knows what he’s talking about — especially when it comes to .SWF, .FLV, Captivate, and LMS/SCORM/AICC issues — so he makes the list.
Short and sweet. Almost daily headlines.
Like the elearningpost, but focused more on academia.
This blog and its encompassing site “explore elearning, knowledge management, networks, technology, and community.”
Another one from George Siemens, this blog takes the concept laid out in his 2004 article on connectivism and runs with it.
Co-founder and Director of Education for eLearn Campus, Rick Nigol’s blog explores issues such as implementing a successful elearning program in your organization, andidentifying traits of a “business problem that lends itself to eLearning” vs. traditional classroom training.
Here you’ll read about concepts like compressing your learning object to be as small as it can possibly be with Workflow Nano-Learning, as well as the positive environmental impact of elearning.
From the online media expert himself, this blog is focused on PowerPoint and presentation skills. (Robin once called Articulate Presenter “the Ferrari of rich-media Web presentation tools.”)
Tom King’s blog focuses on industry news and standards. He’s chair of the AICC Communications Subcommittee and is also involved with SCORM specifications.
Not elearning, per se, but if your learning program is driven by PowerPoint-based content (what a concept, right?), then you’ll surely find these near-daily tips and tricks on all things PowerPoint useful.
This blog comes from ASTD and also features commentary by Tony Karrer, including this recent post on The Innovator’s Dilemma of Learning, which will have you reexaming how you’re looking at your learning development projects.
Intel blogger Brent Schlenker explores elearning in the corporate world — with a personal touch. Find out the role a certain kind of hippo plays in learning.
Susan Smith Nash’s in-depth blog posts even include references to external sources — online and print.
More than a blog, this site has a very active community that’s focused on all things elearning, including an extensive discussion of the Blackboard patent that’s rippled through our industry.
Websites
Journals
International journal of web-based learning and teaching technologies
Journal of computer assisted learning
Learning and leading with technology
Technology & learning
Digital Learning
International journal of computer-supported collaborative learning
· Catalog results of interviews and focus groups with SMEs· Write a summary of findings with conclusions related to the project goal and objectives
Target Dates
Week 3-7Ongoing
(@45 hours)
Evaluation Criteria:
Use of technology to facilitate researchThoroughness of the learning activity deliverables
Overall quality of the learning activities deliverables